Lemon Whippersnappers

Lemon Whippersnappers are a classic American dessert that originated in the early 20th century. They are known for their tangy lemon flavor and soft, cake-like texture.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Lemon Whippersnappers

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 stick Unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.